PORTLAND, Ore. --- The Western Oregon men's cross country was voted fourth and the women's team sixth in the GNAC Preseason Cross Country Coaches Poll released by the conference Thursday.
The WOU men finished tallied 77 points, two points behind Alaska Anchorage for third in the 10-team rankings. Western Washington was the unanimous No. 1 followed by Simon Fraser. The Wolves last season took fourth in the GNAC Championships.
The WOU women had 56 points in its poll, nine points behind Alaska Anchorage for fifth place. Western Washington picked up nine of the 10 first-place votes with Alaska Fairbains second - and with the other first place vote. WOU finished sixth at the GNAC Championships last season.
The Wolves open the season Sept. 13 at home with the Ash Creek Collegiate.
2024 GNAC Men's Cross Country Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Western Washington (10) - 100
2. Simon Fraser - 83
3. Alaska Anchorage - 79
4. Western Oregon - 77
5. Northwest Nazarene - 59
6. Central Washington - 51
7. Saint Martin's - 39
8. Seattle Pacific - 31
9. Alaska Fairbanks - 17
10. Montana State Billings - 14
2024 GNAC Women's Cross Country Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Western Washington (9) - 99
2. Alaska Fairbanks (1) - 81
3. Simon Fraser - 78
4. Saint Martin's - 67
5. Alaska Anchorage - 65
6. Western Oregon - 56
7. Seattle Pacific - 42
8. Northwest Nazarene - 29
9. Central Washington - 23Â
10. Montana State Billings - 11
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